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Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary is a unique blend of conservation, recreation and sustainable farming within Tāwharanui Regional Park. The open sanctuary includes mature and regenerating native bush, wonderful beaches, spectacular coastal cliffs, wetlands, heritage sites, a marine reserve and extensive areas of rich pasture.
The Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Society (TOSSI) was formed in 2002 to help make the open sanctuary project a reality. TOSSI works in partnership with the Auckland Council and is involved in volunteer programs, fundraising, education and advocacy. We are a community-based organisation with charitable status.
In 2004 we helped fund a 2.5 km predator-proof fence built across the Tāwharanui peninsula to create a refuge for native animals free from pests such as rats, stoats and possums. With TOSSI’s help, fourteen species have returned to breed or been re-introduced to the sanctuary including takahe, kiwi, pateke, kakariki, bellbirds, robins, kaka, whiteheads, saddleback and seabirds.
TOSSI projects include forest and wetland restoration, re-introduction of threatened species, monitoring animals and plants, pest control, our nursery, and the development of walking tracks.
Tāwharanui Regional Park
If you need the assistance of a Ranger or there is a serious issue within the Park please call the Auckland Council Contact Centre on 09 301 0101.
Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Society Inc.
For enquiries regarding membership, volunteering etc. please contact us as below.
Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Society Inc
PO Box 112
Matakana 0948
Email: secretary@tossi.org.nz
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